Interior of Temple of Rameses II at Abu-Simbel
1893
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1893
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting shows a temple interior with a large doorway and two statues on either side. The doorway is rectangular with a flat top, and the statues are tall and slender with their arms at their sides. The statues have detailed faces and headdresses, and they are standing on a raised platform. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the statues and doorway stand out. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the temple. Next, I'd like to learn more about the technique of chiaroscuro.
